I blew a shitload of money on my hot rod when I was in my twenties.
I had a '74 Z/28 Camaro 350 built from the bottom, polished 6:71 supercharger spun 10% over crank speeed, dual Holley 650's , chromed everything, all braided steel lines from front to back, it did look cool.
I wish I took more pics, maybe I can scan a few.
I was gettin ready to install a narrowed 9" ford rear when it went bad and I splattered it all over the Sears Point racetrack.
I actually got more adrenaline per dollar from racing dirt bikes, I did that off & on for 10 years, Honda;s, Yamaha's, KTM, Suzuki's, they were all a rush.
Ruined my left ankle doing it though, 14 screws, two ten inch plates & a bone graft outta my hip.
Still wouldn't trade the motocross memories for anything.
I've had a great life.
I had Thomas racing BMX for several years and was living vicariously through him, he assembled quite a trophy collection.
I miss that stuff.

Do make a point to hit the drags though,
It is one of the most extreme things you will ever see (feel).